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Jamesy Boy

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
6.8K
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James Woods, Mary-Louise Parker, Ving Rhames, Michael Trotter, Taissa Farmiga, and Spencer Rocco Lofranco in Jamesy Boy (2014)
JAMESY BOY is based on the true story of teenager James Burns (Spencer Lofranco) who goes from a suburban street gang to a maximum-security prison cell surrounded by hardened criminals. He turns his life around in prison thanks to the unexpected friendship he forms with a convicted murderer (Ving Rhames) who becomes his mentor.
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A young gang member turns his life around in prison, thanks to the friendship he forms with a convicted murderer who becomes his mentor.A young gang member turns his life around in prison, thanks to the friendship he forms with a convicted murderer who becomes his mentor.A young gang member turns his life around in prison, thanks to the friendship he forms with a convicted murderer who becomes his mentor.

  • Director
    • Trevor White
  • Writers
    • Lane Shadgett
    • Trevor White
  • Stars
    • Spencer Rocco Lofranco
    • Mary-Louise Parker
    • Ving Rhames
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    6.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Trevor White
    • Writers
      • Lane Shadgett
      • Trevor White
    • Stars
      • Spencer Rocco Lofranco
      • Mary-Louise Parker
      • Ving Rhames
    • 35User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • 29Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Spencer Rocco Lofranco
    Spencer Rocco Lofranco
    • James Burns
    • (as Spencer Lofranco)
    Mary-Louise Parker
    Mary-Louise Parker
    • Tracy
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Conrad
    James Woods
    James Woods
    • Lt. Mark Falton
    Taissa Farmiga
    Taissa Farmiga
    • Sarah
    Rosa Salazar
    Rosa Salazar
    • Crystal
    Michael Trotter
    Michael Trotter
    • Roc
    Ben Rosenfield
    Ben Rosenfield
    • Chris
    Taboo
    Taboo
    • Guillermo
    • (as Jimmy 'Taboo' Gomez)
    Aaron Opara
    • Manny
    Keon Clayton
    • Drew
    R. Emery Bright
    R. Emery Bright
    • Correction Officer #1
    • (as Emery Bright)
    Ken Arnold
    Ken Arnold
    • Correction Officer #2
    Joe Ordaz
    Joe Ordaz
    • Correction Officer #3
    Kellyn Rogers
    • Holly Burns
    Jason Bobbitt
    • Big Bill
    Shane Tunney
    Shane Tunney
    • Rabbit
    Courtney Rogers
    • Mary
    • Director
      • Trevor White
    • Writers
      • Lane Shadgett
      • Trevor White
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews35

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    8bobshankjr-2

    Sensitively done

    In spite of some of the violence (not too graphically displayed in most scenes), the film was well-and-sensitively done: realistic, well- considered, edited and displayed. Although I'm not a fan of that specific genre of music, it was well-chosen for the film (nice 'trailer song'). I'm recommending it because I believe the producers and directors had a genuinely-interesting story to tell. They chose good actors, researched the history, and made action and sensitive moments believable. The time-line was a little tough to follow at first, but you eventually catch up with that. They did it well. ~Bob Shank, Tucson AZ
    7gvzfs

    Better then the best part of youth gone wrong stories

    One thing look at the cast. Any film starring or co-starring James Woods deserves some attention.

    Cast and crew all do their part to make this a really well told story and of cause it is going through some formula depiction of crime does not pay.

    But I was well entertained through the entire length of the film.

    For a movie with this plot everything when right and for a defined budget you get exactly what the media can materialize.

    Well done and good job. Recommended for a lazy Sunday afternoon. But do kkep in mind this will not shift any opinions either way.
    8unotme-40248

    Jamesy boy

    Jamesy boy does a great job at the parrell story , but at the end of the movie you kind of knew what he was going to do. Jamesy has sick poems in jail. The characters interacting made the movie better and better as the story goes on. This is a must see!!!!! Go see Jamesy boy on Netflix now!
    8deelusionalmusic

    Diamond in the dirt

    I have to disagree with the other reviews here. Before deciding to watch this film, I took a sneak peak on a youtube trailer. It looked decent so I gave it a go. Maybe for snobby upper class people, this movie would not be that great. Truth is, it's a very realistic look into the life of a troubled young man. I can relate due to the events that have taken place in my life as well. If you are a fan of "Baby Boy" , "Boys N The Hood" , "Dog Pound", "Felon" etc, then you will probably enjoy this film as well. It's more of a modern day teenage gangster movie which depicts the reality of a 14 year old violent, drug dealing, stick up kid, hard ass who weaves his way in and out of jail. The acting was up to par with any other Hollywood movies, and was most definitely not "terrible", as stated in other reviews. I rated this movie 8 stars due to the fact that I had expected very little from this film, and yet it delivered a true, gritty, grimy, feel of the life of a teenage gangster. Paired up with average acting and nicely shot camera angles. I would suggest this movie to anyone who enjoys this genre of film. Take a chance, you won't regret it!
    6namashi_1

    A Well-Made, but Uneven Biopic!

    Based on ex-convict James Burns's early life, 'Jamesy Boy' makes an earnest attempt to portray a true-story, with honesty. The results are, well not always right & quite uneven too, but in totality, it's well-made.

    'Jamesy Boy' Synopsis: A young gang member turns his life around in prison, thanks to the friendship he forms with a convicted murderer who becomes his mentor.

    'Jamesy Boy' aces in one department & that being its performances. James Woods is unbelievably powerful in his portrayal of a warden, who knows the difference between a true criminal & a man thrown into crime. The amount of depth & dignity Ving Rhames brings to his part, that being of a man behind bars for multiple murders, is something to be witnessed. Mary-Louise Parker melts your heart as James's mother. And lastly Spencer Lofranco. He delivers a worthy performance as James Burns/Jamesy Boy.

    Trevor White's Writing could've been tighter for sure, but he still manages to tell a story that has merit. It's a troubled story, told somewhat effectively. White's Direction, on the other-hand, is competent.

    On the whole, 'Jamesy Boy' isn't flawless, but it does have some pluses.

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    • Trivia
      As of 2023, this is the last live action film James Woods has been in.
    • Goofs
      At the end of the film, there is a summary of what James has achieved since the movie time-line finished but there's a glaring spelling mistake and quite ironic in the context of the sentence: "He (James) studied writing and poetry at Borough of Manhattan Community College and hopes to continue his highter [sic] education"
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Conrad: [pinning James to the ground] We get a hundred little shits like you transferred from Youth Corrections every year. Now, you got two problems. One, you done all your time so far with kids instead of real cons, so you think you're tougher than you actually are. Two, the guards at the YOS still think they can put Humpty back together, which makes 'em soft. Means you're used to gettin' away with shit. Here, you throw an elbow at another inmate, we got a problem. You understand that?

    • Connections
      References The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
    • Soundtracks
      62 Keys
      Performed by Psycho Realm

      Written by Jack Gonzalez

      Courtesy of Heavy Hitters Music Group

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    • Release date
      • January 3, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Không Bao Giờ Trở Lại
    • Filming locations
      • Maryland, USA
    • Production companies
      • Star Thrower Entertainment
      • Synergics Films
      • Filmsters
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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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